WHY YUKON CORNELIUS LICKS HIS AXE

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is easily one of the most beloved TV Christmas specials to ever hit the small screen. You probably know it by heart. But, for years, fans of the show have been puzzled by the actions of Yukon Cornelius. Specifically, why does he throw his pick axe into the air and then lick it after it lands? It’s a mystery that no one seems to know the answer to. Finally, we now know why. Watch the clip above and then click here to learn the reason why.